Unexpected Skywalker Reunion

by Maleficent-darkgoodwitch2416

On their way to Geonosis, Anakin and Padmé find themselves in the future. They join their kids to stop the Empire. When they return, how will they change the future? And when they return, will Anakin be able to avoid keep Sidious from growing suspicious and save the Jedi? Will Padmé succeed in convincing the Delegation of 2000 to trust and help Anakin rescue the Jedi?

21. Chapter 20: The Old Toys

Chapter 20: The Old Toys

While she was preparing for bed, Leia blinked when she noticed the empty cradle beside the bed, with two teddy bears in it. She picked them up and stared numbly at the writing on their t-shirts. Luke knocked. "Come in," Leia called, trembling.

He entered and hugged his sister. "It's alright. I miss her too," Luke murmured.

"She was ready for us," she said, handing Luke the bear that had a shirt on that said, 'My best friend's Luke.' "She had even gotten us toys." Leia's bear said, 'My best friend's Leia.'

Luke hugged the bear tightly and watched as Leia crawled into bed, clutching her bear, and whispered, "Goodnight, Luke."

"Goodnight, Leia," Luke replied.

Leia held her bear tightly and fell asleep, easily able to imagine her mother watching over and protecting her brother and her.

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The next morning, Leia silently dressed and headed downstairs to dinner, clutching her bear tightly. "Where did you find that?" Sola asked.

"It was in a cradle in Mother's room," Leia replied.

"I hoped you'd find that," Sola said. "Do you like it?"

Leia nodded. "Could Luke and I take them with us?" She asked in a small voice.

Sola nodded. "Your mother would want you to have them," Sola replied.

Leia smiled happily at her aunt. Ryoo asked, "What was in the jar you set by Aunt Padmé's grave?"

"Our father's ashes, our parents were forced to hide their love for years, and finally, in death, they can be open about their true feelings," Luke replied. "They ought to be together now. It's where they've always belonged."